millwork

noun

mill·​work ˈmil-ˌwərk How to pronounce millwork (audio)
: woodwork (such as doors, sashes, or trim) manufactured at a mill

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Intricate and colorful wallpaper, custom millwork in the kitchen, a drop down projector screen, a vintage glass chandelier and even a 17th Century French tapestry are now featured throughout the home. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 And kitchen millwork so snugly built you might be tempted to open and shut the cabinets and drawers all day, just for fun. Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 Their interiors are just as effusive with parquet floors and millwork and stained glass. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025 Elegant yet warm interiors boast hardwood floors, high ceilings, custom millwork, curved glass windows, and French doors throughout. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for millwork

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of millwork was in 1865

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“Millwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millwork. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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